On September 29, premier Su Tseng-chang announced that Taiwan would be re-opening borders on 13 October. Visitors from all countries are now able to re-enter Taiwan, with visa-free entry! over the past month for most countries that had such arrangements before COVID-19. Visa-free entry was first restored for the United States, the European Union, Canada, Japan Australia, and New Zealand.

In this article, we will help you enjoy your ultimate adventure to Taiwan. You will find out what to prepare, which airlines to take, and what to do when you are there. Keep reading!

You will not require a COVID-19 test when u arrive at Taiwan, and also be no on-arrival tests and quarantine.

Arriving tourists are expected to abide by a “seven-day self-initiated prevention” approach where tourists should stay at an accommodation that meets the requirement of “one person per room” (with a private bathroom) during this period.

Required to do up to four non-supervised self-swab Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) and these test kits will be given to you at the airport!

When do you use these test kits: On arrival (Day 0), Day 2, Day 4 & Day 6

Singaporeans will not need a tourist visa to enter Taiwan from 13 October 2022 and on! The Visa exemption period for Singaporeans is 30 days.

Typically, there is no need to quarantine after coming to and going from Taiwan and vice versa. However, you do need to conduct a COVID-19 test using the COVID-19 self-test kit before and after travelling.

Before travel, if you have done the test and the results are positive, you need to adjust your travel plans to accommodate ten days of quarantine and the subsequent testing to see if you are still infected.

Note: If you are tested positive after travelling to Taiwan, similarly, you need to self-quarantine at home for ten days. After ten days, you need to get tested again to see if you have recovered.

You can find more information from Traveloka’s COVID-19 Information as well. Make sure to always search for the latest update as the information included here is up until the date of publication.

There are direct flights from Singapore available to get you to Taiwan.

Taoyuan International Airport, also known as Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, is the main international airport in Taiwan that serves as the main gateway to Taiwan, especially Taipei and the northern parts of Taiwan.

Among the handful of airlines operating in Taiwan, in general, including All Nippon Airways, Cebu Pacific, EVA Air, Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Some of these airlines may offer nonstop or direct flights to Taiwan, with one or two stops in cities like Singapore or Seoul.

Taroko National Park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan, being named after the mesmerizing Taroko Gorge, the landmark gorge of the park carved by the Liwu River.

Spanning across Taichung Municipality and counties of Nantou and Hualien, the park is home to unique geological and natural resources, which include 27 peaks that are over 3,000 metres found in and around the Qilai and Nanhu Mountain ranges.

The main highlight is certainly the Taroko Gorge and the surrounding areas, which are known for the abundance of marble.

That aside, there are a lot of other wonderful sightseeing places that are just as accessible nearby:

Taipei 101, formerly known as Taipei World Finance Center, is a landmark supertall skyscraper in Taipei's Xinyi District.

It was the world's tallest building from 2004 and only remained so till the completion of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in the year 2010.

During the building completion, it also became the first skyscraper to exceed the height of half a kilometre, being the first record-setting skyscraper to be built in the 21^st century.

Inside the tower, there are offices, restaurants, as well as indoor and outdoor observatories, which travellers can visit.

The observatories feature some of the best skyline views of Taipei, which is a one-of-a-kind experience when in Taiwan.

Things to know:

Jiufen is a mountain area located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, founded as an isolated village with nine families during the Qing Dynasty.

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Most of the attractions in Jiufen would focus on the cobblestone steps of Shuqi Road between Jiufen Elementary School and the Jiufen police precinct.

In contrast, there are a lot of shops and cafes worthy of visiting at Jishan Street, Quiche Road and Qingbian Road.

As a result, this has attracted Japanese tourists every now and then.

Try these local delicacies when in Jiufen:

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